The Simpsons (Or I can't believe
it's not British) started when the producers of "The Tracy Ulman show"
wanted a 15 second shorts of Animation to go to commercial with, the segments
were so popular that they got longer and longer and were eventually given
there own show. Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and
Maggie have become household names all over the world and have even been
referred to by a certain US ex president I could mention. It is unfathomable
that the show has been running for over a decade is still a fresh as it
ever was. (If not fresher) The celebrities that have been
associated with the show over the years is so large that if I listed them
I would have to buy more web space. Without a doubt the finest comedy has
ever produced, It just leaves One question unanswered.... Matt Goring,
How did you manage it ? Springfield. A quiet suburban
town overshadowed by the Burns run nuclear power station. The home of the
Simpsons. Strange looking yellow humanoids are the true opposite of awful
American families like The Waltons and The Brady Bunch that portrayed the
stereotypical American family on TV for years. Series creator Matt Groening
can't possibly have imagined that a 30 second slot on the Tracy Ullman
Show would have turned out to be this successful. Now it is shown in over
70 countries, with major stars practically begging to be caricatured on
the show, with themselves providing their own voices. some of the famous
names who have appeared include, Barry White, Jason Preistley, Tom Jones,
Michael Jackson, Liz Taylor, Adam West, Leonard Nimoy, Micky Rooney, Winona
Ryder and many, many more to name but a few, oh and not forgetting Aerosmith,
The Ramones and the Red Hot Chili Peppers! Homer has even appeared in a
British TV commercial for Walkers Doritos Nacho Chips The family members
are Homer J., Marjorie (Marge), Bartholomew (Bart), Lisa and baby Maggie.
Homer's father Abraham Simpson lives mostly in the old folks home, but
has lived with the family on several occasions Homer loves his family but
is such a plank and has no idea how to communicate with them. Totally immune
to anything resembling common sense. Marge tries hard where Homer fails,
but all he thinks about is beer, doughnuts and TV. Bart is always getting
into some kind of trouble, whether it's shoplifting or making obscene phone
calls. He's proud to be the world's biggest under achiever. Lisa is the
opposite, almost a genius and puts doubt on who her real father actually
is! . .
LATEST NEWS. 01.07.99 Rumours of a Simpsons movie continue to circulate but no firm proof
of this is confirmed. As always you will be the first to know. Season Eleven
episode titles are now available on our episode guide below.
27.04.99 It looks as if The Simpsons will run at least until it's twelfth
season as this is when all contracts end. Watch this space for further
details.
01.08.98 There have been a number of people stating that The Simpsons next
season will be the last, however nothing has been confirmed to date so
watch this space for the latest information. . 02.07.98 New voices next season include Mark Hamill (Star Wars) Jerry Springer,
Kim Basinger, Alec Baldwin, Billy Bob Thornton and Calista Flockhart. . 28.05.98 It is with great sorrow that we report the death of Phil Hartman
who played a number of charters in The Simpsons including Troy McClure
and Lionel Hutz. Mr. Hartman was shot dead by his wife after an argument.
Phil was a truly talented actor and comic and will be missed by connoisseur
of comedy everywhere. .
WHO'S
WHO IN SPRINGFIELD ? There are many weird and wonderful characters in The Simpson's home
town of Springfield. This is a guide to some of them, and even includes some of their catchphrases,
and other useless trivia. . .
Homer J Simpson .
Age 34 Weight 239 Pounds Catch phrase 'D'oh ' Usually says it when he gets annoyed or frustrated. Job : Safety Technician in Sector 7G at Springfield Nuclear Power
Plant Favourite Food ; Pork Chops and donuts Favourite drink : Duff Beer Favourite pastime : eating, drinking and watching TV Voice by Dan Castalaneta .
Marge Simpson .
Age 34 Wife of Homer J Maiden name : Bouvier Shoe size : 13AA hair : Blue Voice by Julie Kavner
Bartholomew J Simpson (Bart) .
Son of Homer and Marge Age 10 School : 4th Grade at Springfield Elementary School Catch phrases include : " I'm Bart Simpson, who the hell are you ","Dont have a
cow man"and "Aye carumba"Spends more time in detention
and the Principals office than he does in class.Undefeated
champion of the video game 'Slugfest' Plays practical jokes on the phone with Moe at Moe's Tavern - 'Can
i speak to Mr Coholic,first nameAl?" Drinks Buzz Cola and Squishies from the Kwik E Mart Best Friend : Millhouse Voice provided by Nancy Cartwright .
Lisa Simpson .
Daughter of Homer and Marge Age : 8 School : 2nd Grade at Springfield Elementary School A budding musician and is more intelligent than the rest of her
family Favourite TV show : The Krusty the Klown Show, featuring Itchy and
Scratchy Voice provided by Yeardley Smith .
Maggie Simpson .
Youngest daughter of Homer and Marge Age 1 Dosent talk, just sucks her pacifier She once shot Mr Burns by accident, and stole a car and crashed
it (yeah, as if!) .
Abraham J Simpson .
Homers Father Age ?? Lives in a retirement home Talks with a high pitched whiney voice Voice provided by Dan Castalaneta .
The Flanders family Ned,with wife and sons, Rod and Todd, are the highly religious neighbours
of the Simpsons. Homer can't stand Ned, and does anything he can to annoy him., Voice of Ned - Harry Shearer .
Patty and Selma Bouvier Older twin sisters of Marge talk with croaky voices and smoke a lot Work together at the Drivers Licence Issuing office. They cant stand homer Voices by Julie Kavner .
C. Montgomery 'Monty' Burns .
Local tyrant, owns the Nuclear Power Plant that Homer works at.
Very tight fisted, like Scrooge, only worse. Age roughly 100 Voice by Harry Shearer .
Waylon Smithers .
Mr Burns' personal assistant. A real asskisser. Long running joke
throughout the series that he likes Mr Burns in more than just a professional capacity. Voice by Harry Shearer .
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon .
Indian immigrant shop worker, works at the Kwik E Mart. Took the
job to earn money pay off his student loans after overstaying in the country when he should have
left after finishing his course at the Springfield Heights Institute of Technology (S.H.I.T.) Voice by Hank Azaria
Krusty the Klown .
Real name Herschel Krustovsky. Has his own show on TV which is avidly
watched by the Simpson family. He was sent to jail when Bart unwittingly caused him to
be accused of tax fraud. Once even faked his own death. Voice by Dan Castelaneta
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Sideshow Bob Used to be Krusty's right hand man on his TV show. On>
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scaping from prison to try and take over the world in some way....oh, and
to try to get Bart for framing him.
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Moe Szyslak .
Runs Moe's Tavern, which is frequented by Homer and other drunks.
He is the butt of Bart's practical joke phone calls. Voice by Hank Azaria .
Barney Gumble .
Friend of Homer.Always in Moe's Tavern, and is always drunk. Belches
a lot. Once won an award at the Springfield film festival for a short film he made about himself. voice by Dan Castelaneta .
Millhouse Bart's best friend. Has blue hair, wears thick-rimmed glasses, and
is a bit of a nerd. .
Nelson Muntz The school bully, regularly beats up Bart for being a wimp. Catchphrase
is 'HA-HAA', in a high pitched voice and says it whenever someone has a misfortune. Voice by Nancy Cartwright .
Seymour Skinner .
The Principal at Springfield Elementary School.Lives at home with
elderly mother, Agnes, who treats him like a kid. He once had an affair with teacher Edna Krabappel Voice by Harry Shearer .
Edna Krabappel Bart's teacher at the Springfield Elementary School. Takes delight
in giving Bart detentions.
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OTHER VOICES
DAN CASTELANETA Sideshow Mel Mayor Quimby Hans Moleman Willie (School Groundsman) .
JULIE KAVNER Grandma Bouvier . NANCY CARTWRIGHT Ralph Wiggum Rod Flanders Todd Flanders Kearney .
HARRY SHEARER Reverend Lovejoy Kent Brockman Dr Hibbert Lenny Eddie Jasper Otto Mann Wolfcastle Dr Monroe Rainier .
HANK AZARIA Clancy Wiggum ,Chief of Police Comic bookstore Owner Dr Nick Riviera Carl Lou Snake the convict Superintendent Chalmers The Mexican bumblebee .
